We present a simplified version of a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed with the essence of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
